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At the next breath, the Merfolk, humming cheerful ballads, plunged one by one into the sea with a splash.
The leading mermaid also looked back thrice with each step, eventually entering the sea with lingering reluctance.
Coincidentally, as the mermaid dived into the ocean, the dawn broke over Penglai Sea.
A ray of morning light beamed down, combined with the Merfolk Pearls scattered throughout the caverns below the cliff, cast a splendid glow over the Coastal Cliff Pavilion, rivaling that of the Immortal Realm.
Tao Qian glanced over and couldn't help but smile.
With a wave of his hand, he instructed Shan Jiu to lead Little Age and Lian Jing'er to frolic and gather the Treasure Beads.
Zhong Doudou, this Crystal Demon girl, he called over for a separate inquiry.
Managing such a vast Immortal Island was a troublesome affair indeed.
Fortunately, his Master granted him the authority over the "Crystal Demon Clan," whose combat prowess far surpassed the Merfolk Clan.